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ON THIS DAY: the Black Tuesday stock market crash of 1929

On this Day October 29, 2025 at 18:20

On 29 October 1929- a day now known as Black Tuesday- the United States stock market collapsed, wiping out billions of dollars in value...

US faces government shutdown: impact on markets and economy

International September 30, 2025 at 16:05

The US government is heading towards another shutdown as Republicans and Democrats remain deadlocked over the new budget, with the deadline of 1 October...

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International May 8, 2026 at 15:11

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Cyprus May 8, 2026 at 15:06

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Cyprus May 8, 2026 at 15:01

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